The Gospel of John teaches us about who Jesus is, how we can come to faith in him, and how we should respond to him. To do this John provides a series of signs. The sign given here is of Jesus restoring physical sight to the blind man, but also giving him spiritual sight.
Jesus is not concerned with whether there is a connection between the man's blindness and sin. He is concerned about what he can do to restore his sight. Healing begins with an act of obedience when the blind man goes to the pool at Jesus' bidding. Obedience is rewarded with healing, and the man's new faith grows through testing and affirmation, leading ultimately to worship.
Where do you find yourself in this story?
Jeff Stairs
Adapted from a meditation by Dr. Thomas Powers of Wycliffe College, Toronto. For the original
see http://www.wycliffecollege.ca/news_details.php?nid=519
picture- "El Greco 015" by El Greco - The Yorck Project :10.000 Meisterwerke der Malererie
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